pull apart

动词verb

1. 1Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull,‎ apart.
2. 2intransitiveTo become separated as a result of pulling.
3. 3transitiveTo separate (people or animals that are fighting).
4. 4transitiveTo disassemble, dismantle, take apart (a machine or other mechanical device).
5. 5transitive, figurativeTo investigate rigorously the basis of (an idea or theory).
6. 6transitive, figurativeTo criticise harshly and in detail.